Angola North Korea

Updated 2026-02-25

Angola

Minimum Wage

Kz167.60 /hr

$0.18 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

Kz150,000 /mo

North Korea

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

₩100,000 /mo

Avg. salary: +46% Angola vs North Korea

Unlike North Korea, which has no statutory minimum wage, Angola mandates a wage floor of $0/hr. Average salaries are higher in Angola at $162/mo compared to $111/mo in North Korea. North Korea has the tighter labor market, with unemployment at 3.5% compared to 14.1%.

Angola's unemployment rate is 14.1% compared to North Korea's 3.5%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Angola and North Korea
Metric	Angola	North Korea	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	Kz167.60 $0.18	None	—
Minimum wage /day	Kz1,342 $1.45	None	—
Minimum wage /mo	Kz32,181 $34.79	None	—
Minimum wage /yr	Kz386,172 $417.48	None	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	Kz150,000 /mo $162.16	₩100,000 /mo $111.11	+45.9%
Avg. net salary /mo	N/A/mo	₩90,000 /mo $100	—
Median individual income /yr	Kz432,000 /yr $467.03	N/A/yr	—

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Angola is higher.

Work Week

Angola: 44 hrs/wk standard

Max 54 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

General Labour Law (Lei Geral do Trabalho) sets standard hours at 44/week (8 hrs/day over 5.5 days). Maximum total (including overtime) is 54 hours/week. Overtime hours 1–2 are compensated at 150%; hours beyond 2 at 175%; Sunday/holiday at 200%. Night work (9pm–6am) carries a 25% premium. Workers receive a mandatory 13th-month salary bonus annually.
North Korea: 48 hrs/wk standard

The North Korean Labour Law formally sets an 8-hour working day. In practice, many workers are required to spend additional hours in compulsory political study, military training, and 'volunteer' labour campaigns. The actual workweek for state employees varies widely by sector and location. No independent verification of labour conditions is possible.

What This Means for Workers

Standard work weeks differ: Angola mandates 44 hours while North Korea mandates 48 hours.

See this comparison from North Korea's perspective: North Korea vs Angola

Compare Angola with...

Angola vs United States $ 7.25 /hr

Angola vs China ¥ 25 /hr

Angola vs Germany € 13.9 /hr

Angola vs United Kingdom £ 12.71 /hr

Angola vs India ₹ 4,576 /mo

Angola vs Japan ¥ 1,121 /hr

Angola vs France € 12.02 /hr

Angola vs South Korea ₩ 10,320 /hr

Angola vs Canada C$ 18.1 /hr

Angola vs Australia A$ 24.95 /hr

Angola vs Brazil R$ 7.37 /hr

Angola vs Russia ₽ 156.31 /hr

Angola vs Mexico MX$ 9,583.52 /mo

Angola vs Indonesia Rp 33,058 /hr

Angola vs Netherlands € 14.71 /hr

Angola vs Saudi Arabia ﷼ 23.08 /hr

Angola vs Turkey ₺ 164.94 /hr

Angola vs Taiwan NT$ 190 /hr

Angola vs Switzerland

Angola vs Poland zł 31.4 /hr

Angola vs Thailand ฿ 10,400 /mo

Angola vs Sweden

Angola vs Argentina ARS 1,762 /hr

Angola vs Singapore

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Angola or North Korea?

In Angola, the minimum wage is Kz167.60/hr ($0.18 USD). In North Korea, it is no statutory minimum wage.

How much more does the average worker earn in Angola compared to North Korea?

The average gross salary in Angola is Kz150,000/mo ($162.16 USD), compared to ₩100,000/mo ($111.11 USD) in North Korea. In USD terms, workers in Angola earn approximately 46% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Angola and North Korea is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Angola earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in North Korea.

How do work hours compare between Angola and North Korea?

North Korea has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 44 hours in Angola. Workers in Angola work 44 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Angola working fewer hours may have comparable or better effective hourly earnings depending on the wage levels of each country. Total annual compensation depends on both the wage rate and the number of hours required.